There are 12 ways to get from Putian to Shanghai by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Putian to Fuzhoutrain Xiamen / ...
- Take the train from Fuzhou to Shanghai South Railwaytrain Fuzhou-Shanghai South
6h 43m¥471–565Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Putian to Huangshan Tunxibus
- Take the bus from Huangshan Tunxi to Shanghaibus Huangshu
16h¥293–460Drive 834.4 km
- Drive from Putian to Shanghaicar 834.4 km
8h 54m¥710–1,025Bus to Fuzhou Changle International Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Take the bus from Putian to Fuzhou Airportbus
- Fly from Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane FOC - SHA
4h 35m¥1,015–1,597Bus, train via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station
- Take the bus from Putian to Fuzhou Airportbus
- Take the train from Fuzhou South to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Longyan / ...
11h 3m¥365–777Bus, train
- Take the bus from Putian to Fuzhou Airportbus
- Take the train from Fuzhou South to Shanghai Southtrain Fuzhou South
11h 11m¥365–777Train to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Take the train from Putian to Quanzhoutrain
- Fly from Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (JJN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane JJN - SHA
4h 23m¥717–1,731Bus to Fuzhou Changle International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Take the bus from Putian to Fuzhou Airportbus
- Fly from Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane FOC - PVG
5h 2m¥815–2,147Train to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Take the train from Putian to Xiamen Northtrain
- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane XMN - SHA
4h 56m¥637–1,711Train to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Take the train from Putian to Quanzhoutrain
- Fly from Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (JJN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane JJN - PVG
4h 59m¥1,217–3,681Train to Sanming Shaxian Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Take the train from Putian Station to Sanming Northtrain
- Fly from Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane SQJ - SHA
4h 45m¥1,172–3,876Bus to Fuzhou Changle International Airport, fly to Nantong Xingdong Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Putian to Fuzhou Airportbus
- Fly from Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) to Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG)plane FOC - NTG
- Take the bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhanbus
6h 58m¥490–2,237
Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Putian to Shanghai is to bus which costs ¥290 - ¥460 and takes 16h.
The fastest way to get from Putian to Shanghai is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥700 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Putian to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Putian and arriving at Shanghai via Huangshan Tunxi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
No, there is no direct train from Putian to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Putian and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Fuzhou and Shanghai South Railway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Putian and Shanghai is 970 km. The road distance is 834.4 km.
The best way to get from Putian to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs ¥470 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Putian to Shanghai, including transfers.
Putian to Shanghai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Putian station.
Putian to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Putian station.
The best way to get from Putian to Shanghai is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs ¥470 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥290 - ¥460 and takes 16h.
What companies run services between Putian, China and Shanghai, China?
You can take a vehicle from Putian to South Shaanxi Road via Putian, Fuzhou, Shanghai South Railway, and Shanghai South Railway in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Putian to Shanghai via Huangshan Tunxi in around 16h.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Fuzhou Changle International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,500
Flights from Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
Flights from Fuzhou Changle International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,200
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,500
Flights from Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,400
Flights from Sanming Shaxian Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,600
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Fuzhou Changle International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,500
Flights from Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,500
Flights from Fuzhou Changle International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,200
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,500
Flights from Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,400
Flights from Fuzhou Changle International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥340–3,600
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Fuzhou Changle International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,500
Flights from Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,500
Flights from Fuzhou Changle International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,200
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,500
Flights from Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,400
- Website
- hbhk.com.cn
Flights from Fuzhou Changle International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,500
Flights from Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,500
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,400
Flights from Fuzhou Changle International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥340–3,600
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥490–2,600
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Fuzhou Changle International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,500
Flights from Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,900
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,500
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,800
Train from Putian to Fuzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥55–95
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥65–95
Train from Fuzhou South to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥270–650
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥270–370
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥450–650
Train from Fuzhou South to Shanghai South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥270–650
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥270–380
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥460–650
Train from Putian to Quanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥45–70
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥45–65
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥45–70
Train from Putian to Xiamen North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥65–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥65–90
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥80–120
Train from Putian to Quanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥45–70
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥45–65
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥45–70
Train from Putian Station to Sanming North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥80–160
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥80–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–160
Train from Putian to Fuzhou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥49–54
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥75–90
- Business Class Seat
- ¥110–160
Train from Fuzhou to Shanghai South Railway
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥370–410
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥610–670
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,300
Train from Fuzhou South to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥390–430
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥640–700
- Business Class Seat
- ¥900–1,400
Train from Putian to Quanzhou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥34–38
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥55–60
- Business Class Seat
- ¥70–110
Train from Putian to Xiamen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥65–75
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥105–115
- Business Class Seat
- ¥140–210
Train from Putian to Quanzhou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥34–38
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥55–60
- Business Class Seat
- ¥70–110
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Putian to Huangshan Tunxi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥180–290
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥180–250
Bus from Huangshan Tunxi to Shanghai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥115–170
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–170
Bus from Putian to Fuzhou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥60–95
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥65–95
Bus from Putian to Fuzhou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥60–95
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥65–95
Bus from Putian to Fuzhou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥60–95
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥65–95
Bus from Putian to Fuzhou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥60–95
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥65–95
Bus from Putian to Fuzhou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥60–95
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥65–95
Bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥56–100
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥70–100
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More Questions & Answers
Putian to Shanghai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Huangshan Tunxi station.
Putian to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Fuzhou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Putian to Shanghai is 834 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Putian to Shanghai.
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